We performed a comparison between Microsoft Defender for Endpoint and Norton Security Premium [EOL] based on real PeerSpot user reviews.
Find out what your peers are saying about Microsoft, SentinelOne, ESET and others in Anti-Malware Tools."The attack surface reduction rules are the most valuable. We're able to have unattended remediation actions when the solution works side by side with a local antivirus like Microsoft Defender or Kaspersky. The attack surface reduction rules help us to proactively block and stop threats."
"The installation is straightforward."
"Defender's analytics are much better than CrowdStrike's."
"Microsoft Defender for Endpoint is a robust platform."
"There are some competitive products on the market, but the best is Microsoft Defender because it's very easy to integrate. That's one reason a lot of clients want Microsoft Defender. It's also very easy to implement compared to other solutions."
"We can run the virus scan across our entire environment."
"This software is easy to use."
"The biggest benefit to Windows Defender is that it is built-in to the operating system by Microsoft."
"The most valuable feature is the multifunctional protection."
"The antivirus aspect of the solution is very good."
"It does not take many resources during scanning."
"We like how it can check for issues. That includes files and web browsers."
"The internet security was a plus, and it's pretty good."
"With the heightened security around phishing, identity theft, and malware, this is a good product."
"The dashboard is good."
"The product is called Norton 360 all-in-one. It is a full product."
"The application control feature requires improvement."
"The biggest issue I had with Microsoft Defender for Endpoint was the antivirus and ransomware. I wanted central visibility over all the machines that we operate."
"Defender could be more secure and stable."
"The solution could use improvement on the interface."
"The solution has minimal customization options, especially compared to Mandiant, so we want to see more scope for customization. A single portal for customization would also be a welcome addition."
"This solution needs to move beyond relying on virus definitions alone and protect the system using behavioral analysis of the processes that are running."
"There is a lot of information to take in, and the portals tend to change quickly due to the fast-paced nature of the industry."
"The time to generate certain alerts on our dashboard can take between 45 minutes to an hour, and I am unsure of the factors that influence this duration."
"Having a dashboard that shows the different functions of Norton Security Premium can convince end users that the software is more than just an antivirus solution. This product offers several features, but end users think that it's just one out of the box solution, because the different functions are not explained in detail."
"Security Premium's cost could be lower."
"The product is an antivirus, it should be updated automatically when needed."
"The solution can improve the security modules."
"Occasionally when you open a ticket, there's a lack of understanding that prevents the solution from being resolved directly."
"The product could always be more secure."
"Sometimes the program is too complex."
"During scanning, sometimes, there is a heavy load on the workstation. This needs to be improved."
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Microsoft Defender for Endpoint is ranked 1st in Anti-Malware Tools with 182 reviews while Norton Security Premium [EOL] doesn't meet the minimum requirements to be ranked in Anti-Malware Tools with 13 reviews. Microsoft Defender for Endpoint is rated 8.0, while Norton Security Premium [EOL] is rated 8.8. The top reviewer of Microsoft Defender for Endpoint writes "Eliminates the need to look at multiple dashboards by automatically providing one XDR dashboard to show the security score of each subscription". On the other hand, the top reviewer of Norton Security Premium [EOL] writes "User-friendly solution with good blocking". Microsoft Defender for Endpoint is most compared with Symantec Endpoint Security, Intercept X Endpoint, CrowdStrike Falcon, SentinelOne Singularity Complete and Cortex XDR by Palo Alto Networks, whereas Norton Security Premium [EOL] is most compared with .
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